Feudalism

Front

Why was there a need for a new social and political structure?

Back

The population of Europe was increasing.

Front

Who controlled the land and the social structure?

Back

kings

Front

This was a system of government in which land is exchanged for loyalty and services.

Back

feudalism

Front

Who controlled the land given by the king?

Back

lords

Front

These were soldiers who served the king or other ruler

Back

knights

Front

A person who receives land from a ruler and in return promises to fight for the ruler

Back

vassal

Front

A plot of land exchanged for loyalty to a ruler

Back

fief